Coaches

Owner Cory Cannici has been a performance coach and personal trainer since 2010.  Opening his business, Evolve Training & The Parisi Speed School in 2013, he became the youngest owner among over 90+ Parisi franchise locations. With a passion for helping others gain control of their health through proper exercise and nutrition, he takes great pride in the progress of his adult clients and young athletes who train at our facility.

Education and Certifications:

• Ramapo College of New Jersey, B.A. in Communication Arts
• National Academy of Sports Medicine, Certified Personal Trainer
• American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid

Two years ago Rachel decided to transition from working in a physical therapy office to becoming a personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach. Being an athlete all her life playing soccer, running track, and being a competitive cheerleader, health and fitness has always been a passion of hers. She just recently obtained her Master’s degree in Exercise Science and Coaching, combining that with her experience in both strength and rehabilitative training, and being an athlete herself Rachel can help both athletes and non-athletes better themselves in more ways than one.

Education and Certifications:

• West Chester University, B.S. Exercise Science
• Montclair State University, M.S. Exercise Science
• CPR/AED Certified

Jeff has been a performance coach/personal trainer since December 2014.  As a multi-sport athlete in college, his strong background in track and football is highlighted as a great addition to our team. His experience as a sprinter gives him the knowledge to constructively coach and consistently improve our athletes. Jeff’s motivation and attention to detail create a great experience for the athletes he trains.

Education and Certifications:

• Moravian College, B.A. in Physical and Health Education
• National Academy of Sports Medicine, Performance Enhancement Specialist
• American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid

 

Heather has been a trainer since November, 2015, following a 4 year stint as a physical therapy aide and director of a physical therapy step down program, which brought patients to the next level of recovery with personal training. A former gymnast, Heather’s dedication to perfecting the movement of everyone she works with, whether adults or athletes, sets her apart.

Education and Certifications:

• Pennsylvania State University, B.S. in Kinesiology
• American College of Sports Medicine, Personal Trainer
• CPR/AED certified

Rocky grew up an athlete his whole life and is still one today. He grew up playing basketball, baseball, & eventually dabbled into mixed martial arts. At a young age, he realized the importance of how hard work OFF the field can carry over to on-field success. Not only physically, but mentally as well.

He graduated from William Paterson University with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science where he learned how and why the body responds to exercise the way it does. He spent his internship at Seton Hall University, working in the Strength & Conditioning department. He was able to train multiple sports teams there, but spent the entire summer hands-on with the Division 1 Men’s basketball team.

“My goal is to educate, motivate, and inspire generations to become the strongest and healthiest version of themselves.”

Certifications

• Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science
• Parisi Speed School Performance Coach
• Strength and Conditioning for Senior Citizens
• Certified Basketball Speed Specialist

Mike has been learning first hand what is takes to build a strong foundation of strength since an early age. After multiple surgeries of his own, he became intrigued with the proper comeback to the sports he once loved. A way to regain a life of constant pain-free joy. He pursed his curiosity, studying Fitness Development at SUNY Cortland, to gain a true understanding of how to make our bodies work optimally, no matter the circumstances. He now finds himself passionate to share his knowledge with others, so that they too can enhance their daily lives, and get back to living a pain-free, healthy life.

Education and Certifications:

• B.S. in Kinesiology – SUNY Cortland
• Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid

Luca graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Science where he learned how and why the body responds to different types of exercise and the outcomes of each training style.

From a young age, Luca played competitive soccer which paved the road to him learning and becoming passionate about many training variations. He completed multiple internships during his undergraduate studies that varied from working in the athletic training department, local hospital, and other fitness and rehab settings. During his time working with the Syracuse University Athletic Department, he was able to train and work with the Division 1 Girls’ Lacrosse team.

Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Exercise Science
• Parisi Speed School Performance Coach
• NASM-CPT
• CPR/First Aid

Matt is available for nutrition counseling, weight management
and personal training. He’s been practicing nutrition counseling
since 2001 and personal training since 2005.

In addition, Matt has run over 35 half marathons and has
completed 13 Marine Corps Marathons since 2010. He
currently is gearing up for his fourteenth in the Fall!

Philosophy on nutrition: “Eating the right number of calories
and the proper amount of protein, carbohydrates and fat can
help achieve ones’ fitness goals. Although they are all essential,
the key is incorporating them into the daily diet, developing
consistency and balancing them with YOUR lifestyle. That’s
where the REAL POWER lies.”

Military, Education and Certifications:

• United States Marine Corps Reserve (1996-2002)
• Montclair State University, B.S. Foods & Nutrition (2001)
• National Academy of Sports Medicine; Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist & Weight Loss Specialist
• Certifications include: Parisi Performance Coach, TRX Suspension Training, Pregnancy & Post -Partum Training, Apex Fitness, dotFit Nutrition, e3 Weight
  Management and ServeSafe; Food Handler
• CPR – AED Certified